Once you entered the “real world,” you were soon introduced to another permanent record of sorts: your credit score. However, unlike the enigmatic permanent record of your schoolyard days, your credit score does, in fact, exist, and absolutely will affect the rest of your life in one way or another. So how do you keep it in good standing and ensure that you’re never denied from taking out a car or home equity loan?...
It can easily become a day to remember and resent all of the things we dislike about her and our upbringing. Many mothers are controlling, dismissive and unavailable, just to name a few of the toxic patterns they can display. These behaviors hurt, but let’s not throw the baby out with the bath water. Or the mom out with Mother’s Day. You see, as Peg Streep wrote in Psychology Today, “the female of our species isn’t hardwired to love her offspring; it is the child, not the mother, whom evolution has equipped with a powerful need as an aid to survival....
1. Take a walk When was the last time you took a nice leisurely stroll around your neighborhood or through your local park? Luckily, there’s not a price tag on the great outdoors (yet). Getting some fresh air allows you to get some exercise while taking advantage of the surroundings you’ve taken for granted throughout the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Bring your kids out and remind them they don’t need an iPad to be entertained for their weekend activities....
1. Find a good project manager to take ownership of the move An office move is an important project. One that has a major impact on the bottom line, with one day of disruption possibly costing you as much as £250,000, or more. You need someone who can take the reins for you and do a good job. Pick someone who’s good at setting budgets, setting and hitting deadlines, and motivating people to get things done....
I decided the best way to do this is to write a proper eulogy for the man. I’m no good with looking death in the face, so I’ve never written a eulogy. Luckily, I stumbled upon Eulogy Consultants, who had a blog breaking down exactly what I wanted to do: memorialize the man by demonstrating the impact of his words. Everybody Ages Steve Jobs understood that innovation is driven by youth; it’s the children who are driving our world....
1. Jewelry The old saying that diamonds are a girl’s best friend is only partly true, because even without that sparkly accessory, jewelry is always a great idea for an anniversary gift. Though she already has the rings on her finger, there are still necklaces, bracelets, or earrings to add in to her collection. Keep in mind that some women prefer gold and others prefer silver, so be sure to match what she has been known to wear regularly....
I am pretty sure you think about harmonious conversations, long walks in the park, and romantic evenings with delicious candlelight dinners. When you think about your perfect relationship you probably feel all kinds of positive emotions. You think about respect, security, support, passion, and unconditional love that lasts forever. While all those emotions can (and should) be an essential part of every relationship, it would be naive to assume that a relationship consists of nothing other than looking into each other’s eyes and smiling as if you are on the most addictive drug that this planet has to offer....
There’s just not a lot you can do to stand out with a resume: hiring managers have no qualms about tossing oddly-sized resumes, funny-smelling CVs and lengthy explanations about where you’ve been lately. No hard feelings about it — I did a stint in HR and I would do anything to get through that never-ending stack of resumes, even if it meant denying someone the opportunity for a job just because they had sprayed perfume on their resume....
Life does not come with a guidance manual, and one needs to put effort into finding answers to questions like, “how to live a full life?” The questions about their goals and purpose are not so bothersome for some. At the same time, others find it too daunting and disheartening with this constant query that runs at the back of the mind. There is no easy way or shortcut to figuring out what you want....
Self-management skills assist you in making the best use of your time while job hunting. David Allen, author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, provides a description of self-management: You must manage yourself to manage a lengthy job search. So, if you’re interested in improving your habits to organize your job search, then consider the 7 tips below. 1. Plan and Determine Your Day’s Objectives The primary goal in your job search is to land a suitable job as quickly as possible....
1. Unrealistic Expectations In this modern era, you come across many stories, articles or movies about love.They create a frame of references about how you want your partner to be, and lead you to comparing this ideal with your partner. Finding that the qualities you were expecting are missing with your partner makes you feel bad about them. Love is supposed to mean finding a person who really matches your soul, but after this effect of social homage in your mind because you compare your love, you expect something that matches those social norms instead of your soul....
Team Management Then And Now Back in the day, that was easy. Having a good manager (chief, for example) meant that you would feed your family and keep them safe. But these days, when Alexa takes care of our food and we are relatively safe, good management is measured differently. In our workplaces, team management can determine whether a team or company will reach its goals and KPIs, how processes and culture are forged, how employees are treated and retained, and more....
Here are 7 ways that writing out your sessions at the gym in a workout log can help you get faster results. 1. It keeps you honest. How many times have you walked into the gym without a clear plan of what you wanted to do? Did you complete your workout efficiently? Or did you skip out on some exercises and sets because you simply weren’t “feeling it”? Having your workout written out ahead of time in your exercise log eliminates the mental struggle we engage in, the back-and-forth where we try to legitimize ducking out early....
What could possibly have gone wrong? Well, when you think about it, there are so many possible ways for things to go wrong during an interview. Don’t be discouraged and don’t give up. Just give it some thought — do any of the following gaffes apply to your interview? 1. You were a poor cultural fit You may be incredibly skilled, with all the qualifications listed for a position, and still not get a call back....
Understanding the keys to a happy marriage could mean the difference between making or breaking your relationship with your significant other. In this article, we explore the 7 secrets (also known as Principles) for a happy marriage revealed by Dr. Gottman himself (in collaboration with Nan Silver) in his book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. 1. Enhance Your Love Maps This principle is based on understanding your partner and their world, to help maintain intimacy and better prepare you both to deal with stressful events and conflict that may arise in your marriage....
My Way, Frank Sinatra Have you felt burdened lately? Asking yourself why you told your office-mate, “Yes, I’ll do that. Don’t worry”. Even when you can’t find time to change your bathroom’s light-bulb? You are probably biting off more than you can chew and as Frankie said, better realise it and spit it out. Don’t let stress control you: you can gauge it and keep it under tight control....
1. The joy is gone If you find that the joy has disappeared, there must be a reason. Every relationship cannot be euphoric all the time, but there should be plenty of contentment and laughter. If you find that you are suffering or that your potential to be happy is continually thwarted because of your partner’s actions and words, then it may be time to think this through. If you are often resentful or weepy, there are cracks in your relationship which may be beyond repair....
Would you like to be happier? I’ve gathered 7 tips you can put into practice immediately for more happiness in your life. The trick is to take what you believe will work for you right now, put it into practice, and build on your successes. You needn’t always be grins but I’m hopeful that you’ll get a few more with the following insights. Enjoy! 1. Listen to your inner child I wonder sometimes what would happen if we all pursued the art of being a goofball....
What happens, then, if the words get mixed up and the meanings get lost because of the wrong choice of words? Chaos. To help you (and your company), here is a list of the stupid things your bosses say to you, along with the alternatives that can be used: 1. “I said so.” Translation: I’m the boss. You’re not worthy of having an opinion. Your authority as the boss is not enough reason to get your employees to obey your every command....
If truth be told, the word ‘breakfast’ indicates that after a full night’s rest, now you’re ready to break your fast. Your body digests all the food that you’ve eaten during the night. All the nutrients got absorbed in various parts of the body and the feces or waste is ready to get excreted from your body in the morning. It’s the usual process on which your body functions and is called as metabolism....
